What does neb mean?
Neb means (now dialectal) A bird's beak..
Neb
/nɛb/ · noun
Meaning
(now dialectal) A bird's beak..
Definitions by Sense
- (now dialectal) A bird's beak.
- (obsolete) A person's mouth.
- (now dialectal) A person's nose.
- (now dialectal) The peak of a flat cap.
- (now dialectal) The nose or snout of an animal, now especially of a fish.
- (now dialectal) A projecting extremity; a point or sharp projection.
- (now dialectal) A nib, as of a pen.
Example Sentences
In Acorns the nebb dilating splitteth the two sides, which sometimes lye whole, when the Oak is sproated two handfuls.
Synonyms for neb
Antonyms for neb
Related Words
Word Forms
- nebs
- nib
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for neb?
Common synonyms include bill, pecker, snout, beak.
What is the opposite of neb?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use neb in a sentence?
In Acorns the nebb dilating splitteth the two sides, which sometimes lye whole, when the Oak is sproated two handfuls.
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